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Junior Urban Designer

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Arup

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Overview

Requirements

Dutch
The ad asks for Dutch, or counts it in your favour.

Skills

Nice to have

Python

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

To ensure our high quality standards, we are looking for candidates with:

A master's degree in urban planning, urban design, and/or (urban) architecture from a recognized university
Approx. 3 years of relevant work experience
Experience in multidisciplinary project environments and an affinity for digital and data-driven design approaches
Ability to contribute to design processes with increasing independence, supported by strong oral, written, and visual communication skills
Experience with or affinity for master planning, feasibility studies, and massing studies
Good knowledge of relevant tools and methods, such as CAD and parametric design software (AutoCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper), GIS tools (ArcGIS), and graphic software (Adobe Suite)
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
Experience with Python or other scripting tools is a plus
Strong organizational, analytical, and collaborative skills, with a proactive and responsible attitude
Affinity with or experience in MIRT projects, station areas, or infrastructure-driven developments is a plus
Experience with tender or proposal processes is an advantage
Excellent command of Dutch and English (both oral and written)
A portfolio demonstrating your contribution and role in projects
Registration in the Architectenregister or similar register is a plus

The role

Junior Urban Designer / Planner

What you'll do

Arup is looking for a Junior Urban Designer / Planner for the Cities, Planning & Design team in Amsterdam. We are looking for a candidate who shares our ambition for sustainable development and has an affinity for digital and data-driven design methods.

You will work on projects where spatial development, mobility, and infrastructure converge, including MIRT studies, station area developments, and complex urban transformations. You will work at various scales—from master planning to feasibility and massing studies—and work closely within multidisciplinary teams, including urban physics, digital, and landscape specialists, to develop clear and future-proof urban solutions.

Arup is a collective of 20,000 advisors and experts in more than 40 countries. Founded with the ambition to be both human-centric and excellent, we work with our clients and partners, using imagination, technology, and expertise to realize a better world.

As an Urban Designer / Planner at Arup, you will:

Contribute to master plans, feasibility studies, and massing studies for various urban projects
Work on MIRT studies and projects where mobility and infrastructure are integrated
Support station area developments and complex area transformations
Collaborate with urban physics, digital, and landscape specialists on integrated solutions
Translate analyses into clear spatial proposals at various scales
Contribute to project coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration
Prepare high-quality outputs, such as reports, analyses, diagrams, maps, and presentations
Contribute to proposals and tender processes

Does this role appeal to you?

You identify with our values and want to contribute to meaningful and future-proof urban developments.

About Arup

Industry: Engineering Consultancy
Website: arup.com

In their own words

About the company & team

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Amsterdam

A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive contribution to the world.

Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for more than 80 years and form the basis of how we work towards a better world.

Arup's Cities, Planning & Design team delivers integrated and sustainable solutions for the design of buildings, complex urban environments, and cities. We are a team of architects and urban designers, data analysts, planners, and energy and mobility experts, based in Amsterdam. We work on diverse projects across various sectors and distinguish ourselves by combining design and technical expertise to solve complex problems and help our clients develop integrated, sustainable solutions.

Additional information

At Arup, we believe in valuing our employees for their contribution to our collective success. As a trust-owned organization, we have the freedom to do meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. Additionally, we offer a unique profit-sharing scheme.

What we offer you:

You will work in an international, informal, and multidisciplinary environment in Amsterdam, with colleagues working together on meaningful projects. Within Arup, there is plenty of room for creativity, innovation, and technical depth, and you will work with a team that is engaged and enjoys what they do.

As a globally operating firm, we offer you the opportunity to further develop your career both in the Netherlands and internationally. Training and development form an important part of this, so that we continue to respond to the future needs of our clients and our people.

We offer an attractive benefits package, suited to your experience and qualifications.

Professional development: You will have plenty of opportunities to further develop through training, education, and guidance, so that you can strengthen your skills and grow within Arup.

International collaboration: You will work with colleagues worldwide and have the opportunity, where appropriate, to contribute to projects or assignments in other Arup offices.

Financial and ownership: In addition to a competitive salary, you will participate in Arup's global profit-sharing scheme, so that you directly share in our collective success.

Flexible working: You will work from our office in Amsterdam, with the possibility of working from home approximately two days per week, depending on what works best for you. We ensure that you can also work comfortably and responsibly from home.

At Arup, you are part of a special and diverse organization where there is room for your individuality. Our strength lies in connecting different perspectives, experiences, and ideas. You will work on projects with social impact, which are meaningful to you, to Arup, and to the communities we work for.

We are actively committed to an inclusive work environment in which everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talents with diverse backgrounds and ensure an accessible and inclusive application process. Do you need support or adjustments? Please feel free to contact us via recruitment.europe@arup.com - we are happy to help.

Do you want to work with us on a better world?

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